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Who shapes the news? Conference explores future of independent journalism

March 19, 2013

Can journalists remain independent as the line between editorial and advertorial blurs, and as journalists write increasingly for corporations, academic centers and nonprofit agencies? Read More

MFA Student Emily Belknap Receives 2013 Chazen Prize

March 19, 2013

Painter and sculptor Emily Belknap has been named the winner of the 2013 Chazen Prize to an Outstanding MFA Student. Read More

Spring Sprint 5K benefits UW Arboretum

March 19, 2013

Inviting runners to kick off Earth Week, help welcome spring and celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Friends of the UW Arboretum is hosting the Spring Sprint for the Arb on Saturday, April 13. Read More

Ed Talks Wisconsin an effort to start constructive dialogue about public education

March 7, 2013

Interested in public education and becoming more informed about the range of often contentious topics that are grabbing the headlines? Read More

Wisconsin Film Festival expands to eight days

March 1, 2013

The Wisconsin Film Festival - the largest campus-based film festival in the United States, averaging over 100 films and up to 34,000 attendees each spring - will spread out beyond one weekend for the first time this year, giving audiences eight days to take in the wide range of cinema being offered. Read More

Jane Goodall to keynote Nelson Institute conference in April

February 27, 2013

World-renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, will be the keynote speaker at the seventh annual Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference on Monday, April 15, in Madison. Read More

UW–Madison, UW–Extension and UW Colleges Day comes to the Capitol

February 25, 2013

Engaging exhibits and special demonstrations will bring opportunities for learning and collaboration as part of UW–Madison, UW-Extension and UW Colleges Day at the State Capitol on Tuesday, March 5. Read More

Students who recycle can win pizza

February 21, 2013

Students can win a free slice of Ian’s Pizza on Library Mall Friday while learning about the benefits of recycling. Read More

‘Madison Reads Leopold’ to be held March 2 at Arboretum

February 21, 2013

As part of the Madison area's celebration of Aldo Leopold Weekend, there will be a free public reading from "A Sand County Almanac" and other Leopold works on Saturday, March 2, at the UW Arboretum Visitor Center. Leopold was the first research director at the Arboretum and was closely involved in its design. Read More

Physics Fair at UW–Madison this Saturday

February 14, 2013

The sixth annual UW–Madison Physics Fair will offer physical delights and pain-free education free to all comers on Saturday, Feb. 16 on the UW–Madison campus. Read More

Student Personnel Association Conference seeks out “Educational Mindset”

January 31, 2013

Excitement is building for the of the Student Personnel Association’s 2013 conference at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

RecycleMania hits UW–Madison

January 31, 2013

For the first time, the UW–Madison community will participate in the nationwide “RecycleMania” competition against more than 300 other colleges and universities. Read More

Students seek opportunity, employers looking to hire

January 29, 2013

UW-Madison Career Services units will host the Spring Career and Internship Fair on Monday Feb. 4, which will bring more than 180 organizations to campus. Read More

Speakers to be announced at Big Learning Event kickoff reception

January 29, 2013

Panelists for the second Big Learning Event (BLE) will be revealed at a kickoff reception in Gordon Dining and Event Center on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. Read More

Second Science Café focuses on future fuels

January 28, 2013

The new Science Café series being held in the Town Center at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery building devotes its second installment to the future of fuels. Read More

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service

January 20, 2013

On Monday, Jan. 21, observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day will include a number of activities that encourage celebration and collaboration. UW–Madison will again host and support these activities, expressing the Wisconsin Idea through “a day on, not a day off.” Read More

Zerhouni, former NIH director, to speak at Jan. 22 event

January 15, 2013

Elias Zerhouni, director of the National Institutes of Health from 2002 to 2008, will be in Madison Jan. 22 at the invitation of BioForward, the association that represents Wisconsin’s bioscience industry. Read More

Teaching and Learning Symposium seeks ideas

January 8, 2013

The annual Teaching and Learning Symposium provides a chance to share best practices, celebrate accomplishments and discuss new learning and teaching practices and theories in a forum dedicated to enriching the UW–Madison learning experience. Read More

Registration open for Cycle for Sight fundraiser

January 3, 2013

Fight blinding diseases and get some exercise in the middle of Wisconsin winter! You can do both by registering an indoor cycling team for the annual Cycle for Sight Fundraiser. Read More

Rose Bowl competitors serve together off the field

December 28, 2012

As the Badger football team returns to the Rose Bowl for the third straight year, another Los Angeles-area organization is excited to welcome fans back for a day of community service. Read More